Summer in Wilkesboro has a way of pulling people together, and this August it gets a serious soundtrack. The Wilkesboro Summer Concert Series is bringing 70s Kids to the Yadkin Valley Marketplace pavilion for a free outdoor show on Saturday, August 8th, from 6 to 8 PM. Lawn chairs, warm evenings, and music that takes you straight back to the decade that defined the dance floor.
The series draws strong local crowds and this one is well worth planning around. Food trucks and vendors will be on site, the stage is covered, and the open lawn gives you room to spread out and actually move. If you have never caught a tribute show in this setting, this is a good one to start with.
Show Details
70s Kids will take the stage at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace pavilion, located at 842 CBD Loop, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, on Saturday, August 8th, 2026. The concert runs from 6 to 8 PM and is part of the Wilkesboro Summer Concert Series. The event is free to the public and held in an open-air setting with a covered stage. Food trucks and vendors are expected to be present, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets since seating on the grass is the norm.
About 70s Kids
70s Kids is a six-piece dance band dedicated to the music of the 1970s, and they bring a full production feel to every show — costumes, props, and visual staging included. This is not a band that just runs through the songs; they build an experience around them.
Their catalog pulls from disco, funk, rock, pop, and yacht rock, covering artists like The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Fleetwood Mac, Kool & The Gang, Hall & Oates, the Commodores, and Captain & Tennille, among others. The band also makes a point of getting the crowd involved, so expect to be on your feet.
The six members are Shannon Remley on lead vocals and dance, GK VIA on lead guitar, Ray Hartsfield on lead vocals and guitar, Rob Bowser on synths and keyboards, Doug Grabowski on bass guitar, and Mike Graci on drums and electronic sounds. Together they perform at festivals, private events, and community concerts across the country.
What You Will Hear
Expect the kind of night where you might hear songs like “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer, “Brick House” by the Commodores, “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, “Good Times” by Chic, “Get Down on It” by Kool & The Gang, “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor, “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, and “Le Freak” by Chic. The set draws from the full range of what made the 70s so musically rich, from disco floor-fillers to rock staples to smooth funk grooves. The decade had range, and so does this band.
About the Venue
The Wilkesboro Summer Concert Series is a seasonal outdoor event that brings regional and tribute acts to the heart of town. Shows are hosted at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace pavilion, which features a covered stage and open lawn seating. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, and the series runs from spring through early fall. It is the kind of place where locals show up with blankets, stay for the whole set, and run into half the people they know.
Plan Your Night
The show is free and open to the public. Arrive early to claim a good spot on the lawn, especially for a well-known act like 70s Kids. Bring a lawn chair or blanket since there is no fixed seating. For the latest updates on start times, weather, and any last-minute details, check the Town of Wilkesboro’s official event calendar and social pages before heading out.